Since 1979 the Apple Factory Country Grocer has been one of Brampton’s and the community of Halton Hills go-to places along with a tourist destination for all the GTA. Roy and Lenore Laidlaw along with their children opened the store and originally sold only apples from their farm and Fresh pressed cider and of course the famous AF Apple Pie. Starting out small and with the help of their children Cliff, Grant, Julie and Lynn, they created a shopping experience second to none. Mom and Dad can come in and let their kids watch the jamboree, chicken show or follow the train.

When the Laidlaw’s decided to retire Jim Picard was anxious and committed to continue with their country market vision and purchased the Apple Factory in 2007. Slowly increasing the store’s products to match the times, we now offer prepared foods, Apple Factory name brand products, a larger selection of meat, produce, general, bakery, British products, Picard products, and Newfoundland products.